thermostat

[TheRedVikingSE]

I am going to replace the thermostat, maybe use a 160 on my 69 with an L36 engine (the 427 390hp) but rebuilt to about 425
I would like to hear some opinions

thanks

 

[photovette]

Use a Robert Shaw hi-flo thermostat--they're a big improvement. Also, I doubt it matters much if you put in a 160F or a 180F thermostat--that big block of yours will, without doubt, always run above 180F unless you're into Antarctic road trips!

 

[Bob Chadwick]

There have been a couple of heated threads about this subject recently. Do a search.

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49862 is one of the threads.

I went with 180.

 

[TheRedVikingSE]

thanks
I read that but seemed like most ppl a discussing the new vettes just checking to see if anyone has had any particular luck with in a set up like mine
I haven't had much luck with any of the vettes I have driven, seems like they all get hot especially if I slow Down

 

[TheRedVikingSE]

when I bought my 74 I was Doing routine maintanence it didn't even have a thermostat in it